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庹 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
庹tuǒthe length of one's two outstretched armsnr, 11 strokes, radical 广
庹tuǒlength of 2 outstretched armsunknown, 11 strokes, radical 广
tuǒ(tuo3) T3
  1. 1the length of one's two outstretched arms
  2. 2length of 2 outstretched arms
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March 24, 2026

庹tuǒ(tuo3)

The character 庹 (tuǒ) refers to a unit of measurement that represents the length of a person's two outstretched arms. This term is often used in historical texts and traditional contexts, indicating a measure of distance based on human scale. It captures the concept of measuring space in a more personal and relatable way than modern standard units.

Strokes11Radical广
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, measurements based on the human body were commonplace, reflecting a more intimate relationship with nature and the human experience. The concept of measuring length by one's arms underscores the value placed on personal space and physical presence.

Memory Tip

Imagine stretching your arms wide to embrace a friend; this embrace is the 'tuǒ' or the space between you. The character 庹 resembles a person standing with arms outstretched, emphasizing the personal connection to the measurement.

Meanings of 庹

tuǒ(tuo3)
1the length of one's two outstretched arms
2length of 2 outstretched arms
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About 庹

庹Simplified
11Strokes
广Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 庹

Usage Notes

This term is relatively uncommon in everyday conversation, making it somewhat archaic but still relevant in certain contexts like poetry or literature. Be cautious not to confuse it with more frequently used measurements, and remember it is a noun phrase denoting length.

HSK Study Tips

Since 庹 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, learners should focus on recognizing it in classical texts. Understanding this character can enhance comprehension of historical literature where traditional measurements are used.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 庹 with similar measurements or assume it has a modern equivalent. For example, saying '我有五个庹的长度' (I have five tuǒ in length) is incorrect, as it is not used in this way; instead, one should simply reference the measurement contextually.

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Etymology of 庹

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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wide

Semantic (meaning)广
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Case file: 庹

  1. 1The meaning half广 carries the sense.
  2. 2The giveawaywide
  3. 3On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 庹

IDS Structure⿸广⿱廿尺
庹Full Character
=
广Guang3
enclosing
廿nian4
top
尺che3
bottom
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How to say the length of one's two outstretched arms in Chinese

“the length of one's two outstretched arms” in Chinese is庹tuǒ

The character 庹 (tuǒ) refers to a unit of measurement that represents the length of a person's two outstretched arms. This term is often used in historical texts and traditional contexts, indicating a measure of distance based on human scale. It captures the concept of measuring space in a more personal and relatable way than modern standard units.

When to use 庹

This term is relatively uncommon in everyday conversation, making it somewhat archaic but still relevant in certain contexts like poetry or literature. Be cautious not to confuse it with more frequently used measurements, and remember it is a noun phrase denoting length.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 庹 with similar measurements or assume it has a modern equivalent. For example, saying '我有五个庹的长度' (I have five tuǒ in length) is incorrect, as it is not used in this way; instead, one should simply reference the measurement contextually.

Write 庹

庹

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Word Family of 庹

Words Containing This Character1
庹tuǒlength of 2 outstretched arms
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Compound Meaning

What does 庹 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 庹

It is pronounced as 'tuǒ' with a third tone.

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